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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.20, 242.98 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.20, 242.98 and 117.96 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.20 : 242.98 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.20/242.98 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.20x = 242.98 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.20x = 28,661.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,661.92/176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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